Grammar Auction

Groups bid on sentences — some correct, some with errors. Highest correct-sentence total wins.

Procedure

1. Prepare 15-20 sentences: mix of correct and incorrect (targeting specific grammar points).
2. Give each group play money (e.g., $1000).
3. Display sentences one at a time.
4. Groups decide if it's correct and bid accordingly.
5. Reveal the answer — groups who bid on correct sentences keep them; money spent on incorrect sentences is lost.
6. Group with the highest value of correct sentences wins.

Tips

• Include some tricky correct sentences to make groups second-guess.
• The pre-bid group discussion is where the real grammar learning happens.